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ponytail

noun

Definition of ponytail

as in braid

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Recent Examples of ponytail Mirroring the poisonous arena featured in the movie, Grace paired her vibrant, beaded Almée Couture gown with a high ponytail, leaving her blond bangs out to frame her face. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 Complementing her statement jacket with a pair of jeans, the star styled her ultra-long braids into a high ponytail and bedazzled her weekday look with several shimmering earrings. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026 Ross also grabbed the woman by her ponytail and slammed her against the wall, causing injuries to her face and lip, according to the report. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Her head snaps forward into the bowl — only to be stopped by her ponytail tied to a railing behind her. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ponytail

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Noun

Instead of channeling the Addams family through Wednesday’s braids or Morticia’s sleek, pin-straight hair, as she’s done before, Ortega opted for a ’70s ponytail that feels more in line with the trend cycle this season.

— María Diez, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2026
Lawrence was photographed doing the three-finger salute on Tuesday’s election day in New York City, also sporting a braid like her beloved former character of Katniss.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of braid

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Anthurium Beloved by florists, anthurium—also called flamingo flower, laceleaf, and pigtail plant—is long-lasting both on the plant and when cut.

— Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Wendy's mascot, named Wendy, is a redhead with her hair styled in two pigtails, each with a blue bow at the end.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 June 2026

Definition of pigtail

Noun

While both goddess braids and boho braids are knotless styles with loose human or synthetic curls braided into some or all of the plaits, the amount of loose hair and where it’s placed is usually what’s up for debate.

— Eden Stuart, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of plait

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While the outage lasts, millions of messages continue to pile up in queues across the internet, with unaffected servers repeatedly resending email to see whether traffic is moving yet.

— Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026
Hiring more engineers will not clear a review queue if nobody has time to review.

— Elton Chan, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of queue

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Whether you’re drawn to a sleek, chin-grazing bob, a shoulder-length bob, or something a little more daring, the best part is there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
While bob trends of late have given way to the super chic lob or the trending clavi-cut, Margot Robbie has emerged with a dramatically shorter, sharper, and much blonder bob.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of bob

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